"This is a celebration of Yash Chopra's life. He is still alive for me through his films, work, music. I am really looking forward to his film," Anil Kapoor said.

"He was the king of romance. This is a beautiful way to celebrate his life with love, happiness and remembrance," said Madhuri Dixit. "His films show romance for every age. Wish he was around to see this."

Sridevi, who had been the leading lady for Yash Chopra's Chandni said: "There are so many memories with him that it is endless of say. It is difficult to express. We will miss him."

Along with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, other veteran actors included Vinod Khanna, Dilip Kumar, Saira Banu and Jeetendra.

"We are excited to see the film. We thank the family for this premiere. Yashji would have liked this," Amitabh Bachchan said.